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Night-time outdoor gathering on bare sandy ground. A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged in a wide circle, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, with several women in saffron or orange garments. Some wear orange shawls or saffron sashes. At the centre, a figure in orange robes sits beneath a tall yellow, red and blue ceremonial parasol with gold finials, held up by attendants. Further away, a lit structure with illuminated figures glows in the darkness. Devotees around the circle sit attentively, several with hands folded or bare feet on the ground.

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August 03 20082008-08-03Night-time outdoor gathering on sandy ground with a crowd of devotees seated in a large circle, mostly dressed in white with orange shawls and sashes. Three decorated canopy-style umbrellas with yellow, red, green and gold fringed panels and a central multicolour umbrella rise above a figure in orange robes seated at the centre. A standing figure in white stands at the left edge, and another person in orange stands behind the canopy. Several people hold orange and blue flags. Vehicles and lights appear faintly in the dark background.2009-01-13Night photograph of a large group of devotees seated in a circle on bare dirt ground. Most wear white dhotis and shirts with saffron-orange shawls draped over them. A figure in a saffron-orange robe sits near the centre under a multicoloured umbrella with gold finials, its panels bearing a blue bird emblem. Behind the circle, a brightly lit decorated float or shrine with orange and gold ornamentation stands under a dark sky beside a low building. A few people stand at the edge, and a white plastic bag lies at the right.2009-01-13Night photograph of a large seated gathering on bare ground, mostly men and some women dressed in white with orange shawls and orange-saffron sashes. At the centre, a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair sits under a colourful embroidered umbrella held on two poles, facing the crowd. Behind them, a lit vehicle carries an illuminated deity murti, and an orange flag stands among the seated devotees. A uniformed police officer stands at the right edge. Many people are visible, mostly seated in a ring, with the bright lights of the procession vehicle in the background. A painted banner bearing a Bhagavatam-style logo appears at the lower right, reading 'Bhagavatam' on a blue-and-white sign.2009-01-13Night outdoor gathering around a large blazing campfire on sandy ground. Dozens of people sit in a ring, many in white clothing and saffron or orange shawls, with several women wearing white saris with coloured borders. Standing figures in white and saffron stand around the edge, one man in white stands at the far back beside the flame, and on the left a figure in white holds a small object near a tall ornate ceremonial umbrella with red and white fringe on a golden pole. Small lights glow in the distance. The scene resembles a fire ritual or homa; no clear a person candidate is identifiable from appearance. Roughly 60 people are visible.2008-01-14August 03 20082008-08-03Night photograph of a campfire gathering on bare ground. A large bonfire burns at centre, surrounded by seated devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls, many with shaved heads. Standing figures in white robes stand at the left and back of the fire circle, and a tall tree and floodlight appear behind. At right, a man in orange and white holds a tall pole with a red and gold fringed canopy, a parasol-like umbrella over the gathering. Shoes lie scattered at the edge of the circle. The scene resembles a ritual fire gathering with sitting devotees and attendants.2008-01-14Night procession on bare dry ground lit by dim lights. A decorated palanquin with a colourful striped canopy and a red-and-gold draped carriage is carried forward at the centre. A man in an orange shawl over white clothes stands near the palanquin with a tall conical headdress. Many devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange or saffron shawls, walk alongside holding long ceremonial staffs topped with brass ornaments and a trident. Women in white and yellow saris and garlands follow on the right, with some clapping or holding brass items.2010-11-11January 05 20102010-01-05November 11 20102010-11-11August 01 20082008-08-01January 05 20102010-01-05